Chinese heavy electric truck startup Zeron has completed the second phase of its Series B funding round, bringing the company’s external investment since March to around $400 million, equivalent to approximately €344 million. Read more…

The contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain is constructing a new hub for high-voltage batteries in Holtum, Netherlands, for use in electric vehicles and battery storage systems. The groundbreaking ceremony for the center has now taken place, with operations scheduled to commence in early 2027. Read more…

Vietnamese automaker VinFast has unveiled the second-generation VF 8. The company plans to launch the fully redesigned model first in its home market. Read more…

Ferrari has unveiled its first all-electric model in full. With the Luce, the carmaker aims to transfer the driving dynamics and brand emotion of Maranello into the electric age. The model features a newly developed electric platform, four electric motors, up to 772 kW of power and a 122-kWh battery. However, Ferrari’s first EV is not a classic two-seater sports car, but a four-door five-seater with a starting price of 550,000 euros. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz plans to launch its new MB.Drive Assist Pro driver assistance system in selected German cities by the end of this year before expanding it nationwide in early 2027. The system enables automated door-to-door navigation in urban centres and Mercedes-Benz unveiled it at CES in Las Vegas in January. Read more…

Volvo Cars is opening access to Tesla’s charging network for its electric vehicle customers in Europe. From the fourth quarter of 2026, Volvo drivers will be able to use more than 20,000 Tesla Superchargers through the Volvo app. At the same time, the Swedish carmaker also plans to align more closely with Tesla’s charging ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region. Read more…

The southern Swedish bus company Bergkvara has ordered 47 units of the Volvo 8900 Electric from Volvo Buses, which are to be used for regional transport in Skåne, as well as urban transport in Helsingborg. Read more…

Chinese commercial vehicle and heavy equipment manufacturer Sany has entered Vietnam’s electric heavy-duty truck segment with the launch of the EV550 tractor. The company has already secured orders for more than 100 electric heavy-duty trucks in the country. Read more…

Volkswagen now offers a new electric sedan in China. The ID. Unyx 07 is based on the technology platform of VW’s local partner Xpeng and hits the road after the carmaker already launched the ID. Unyx 08. The ID. Unyx 07 will sell in China from 129,900 yuan, equivalent to approximately 16,500 euros. Read more…

The Chinese EV maker has released its figures for Q1/2026. According to the report, sales and revenue increased significantly compared to the same quarter last year. However, like almost all Chinese manufacturers, there was a significant decline compared to Q4/2025. Read more…

In recent months, companies including Waymo, Uber and Wayve have already announced plans to launch robotaxi services in the UK. The country is now creating the legal framework for the rollout, enabling operators to apply for the permits required to launch such services. Read more…

Nissan subsidiary Jatco has reportedly scrapped plans to produce electric axles in Sunderland, UK. The site would have marked the company’s first production facility in Europe. According to media reports, Jatco pulled back from the project due to weak demand for Nissan electric vehicles in Europe. Read more…

New York State has presented its long-delayed budget and pushed back the procurement mandate for electric school buses from 2027 to 2032. The state has also postponed the deadline for fully electrifying school bus fleets by five years to 2040. Read more…

Chinese automaker SAIC has started assembling the MG4 EV Urban in Thailand ahead of its market launch. Thailand is the first country outside China where the company has locally built the new electric hatchback. Read more…

India is working on a new incentive programme with an allocation of more than $1 billion (about €862 million) to accelerate the transition to electric models in the bus and truck segments. The initiative aims to reduce dependence on energy imports and would also help address the country’s air pollution issues. Read more…

Irish postal operator An Post says it reduced carbon emissions by 50% compared to 2009 levels, reaching its target three months ahead of schedule. Electric vehicles now account for more than half of the company’s delivery fleet. Read more…

Vehicles from the robotaxi provider Waymo must avoid highways for the time being due to technical issues. And since the robotaxis clearly struggle to cope with heavy rainfall and resulting flooding, Waymo has had to temporarily suspend operations in four US cities. Read more…

Spanish battery developer and Renault partner Basquevolt has introduced its new battery cell BQV400L. According to the company, the cell features a lithium-metal anode and ranks among the highest-performance battery cells currently available from European production. The BQV400L is available with immediate effect. Read more…

Uber and JSW Group have entered into a partnership to develop and deploy electric vehicles for India’s ride-hailing market. Under the agreement, the companies plan to explore EV solutions specifically designed for Indian riders, drivers and fleet operators. Read more…

Pre-series production of the central control unit “Energy Master” for the hydrogen drive system has begun at BMW’s Landshut plant. This component will be used in the future BMW iX5 Hydrogen. Simultaneously, the site is expanding the production of the central control unit for the battery-electric models of the Neue Klasse. Read more…